State & Local

Attorney General Chris Carr (R) filed a lawsuit against Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) in early August over what he deemed to be an unfair advantage in campaign fundraising. The lawsuit was recently dismissed by District Court Judge Victoria Marie Calvert, who stated that Jones and his campaign were acting within their legal rights. The […]

Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief in support of the State of Florida’s immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The brief was filed in response to a lower court order that halts construction of the State’s facility due to environmental procedural requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act.  Carr and 21 other attorneys […]

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R) feud with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) continues after Greene’s new statement expressing empathy for the people of Gaza. AIPAC responded by comparing her to the infamous congressional members of "The Squad," claiming that she spreads the same message. Rep. Greene’s initial statement essentially asked people how they […]

A massive dispute has erupted after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy attempted to remove the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Susan Monarez, for taking a different stance on vaccine policy. Monarez was sworn in just a month ago, and since she technically serves President Donald Trump, Kennedy doesn’t really have […]

As part of his ongoing work to investigate housing conditions for Georgians, Senator Jon Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to require a Federal watchdog investigation of conditions at rental units receiving financial support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This came in the form of an amendment to the U.S. […]

A mass shooting occurred in Minneapolis today at a school known as the Annunciation Catholic School, where two children were killed and 17 others were injured. The shooting unfolded as the children and others gathered to worship in a church, and the shooter proceeded to shoot through the windows and into the pews.  Minneapolis Police […]

President Donald Trump has recently attempted to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, citing constitutional approval to do so. Georgia Democrats have come to the defense of Cook and have slammed the President, accusing him of using intimidation tactics and attempting to install loyalists. Trump alleges that there is sufficient […]

Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Jeremy Marshall, 18, of Albany, has been indicted in connection with two shootings that took place at Albany State University (ASU) during the school’s Homecoming festivities in October of 2024. The shootings occurred roughly five minutes apart on ASU’s campus and likely stem from an ongoing rivalry between […]

State Representative Eric Bell (D) recently issued a statement on the potential deployment of the National Guard in Georgia, warning Georgians about the possibility of manufactured division and the undermining of our democratic rights.  Naturally, this statement comes as a response to President Donald Trump’s (R) recent takeover of Washington, D.C. The President invoked the […]

Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.  Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper will join them on the trip to represent Georgia's industry and the state's farming families. […]

Vice President JD Vance (R) recently held a rally in Peachtree City, GA to discuss American manufacturing and the long-term benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). During the event, he criticized Senator Jon Ossoff (D), who responded by accusing the Vice President of running damage control and ‘defending the indefensible.’ Vance criticized the Senator […]

Governor Brian Kemp has recently announced that stow Group, a leading industrial storage and automation solution company, will invest $36 million to establish a new manufacturing facility and create 200 new jobs in Gordon County. For context, stow is a European and global leader in industrial racking systems and warehouse automation solutions with over 45 […]

Vice President JD Vance (R) visited Peachtree City, GA, recently to deliver remarks on manufacturing, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), and how the administration is making America great again. The Vice President held the rally in a manufacturing plant owned by Alta Refrigeration, and it felt very much like a campaign event.  Many Georgia […]

The Georgia Promise Scholarship is the Peach State’s new school choice program, allowing families with students in low-performing K-12 schools to use up to $6,500 in state funds on private education, homeschooling, or educational support services. The program, signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in 2024, is set to roll out funds soon. Still, […]

While Congress is out of session, Georgia's congressional representatives have taken it upon themselves to return home to visit hospitals, attend conferences, and tour facilities. Some came to show support, some came to speak, and some came to engage with their fellow Georgians.  First, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) made her way down to the city […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) delivered remarks at the first meeting of the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax. He began by thanking the committee members, remarking on their seniority, and applauding the bipartisan representation. Lt. Gov. Jones considers eliminating the state income tax to be a bipartisan issue, and then stated […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has successfully pressured the Trump Administration to restore Federal support for foster children paused earlier this year. The Senator collaborated with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to pressure the Department of Justice into reinstating the funding.  For context, the Administration abruptly cut key Federal grants for programs that provide advocacy and […]

Rep. Buddy Carter (R) has introduced the Timely Oversight of Operations, Liquidity, Accountability, Targeting, and Effectiveness (TOO LATE) Act, a bill granting the president explicit power to fire the Chair of the Federal Reserve.   For context, the current law is ambiguous, stipulating that the president may fire the Chair of the Federal Reserve “for cause.” […]